Buch, Englisch, 296 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 582 g
Buch, Englisch, 296 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 582 g
ISBN: 978-0-7619-1362-7
Verlag: Sage Publications, Inc
This major textbook guides the reader through the basic definitions, fundamentals of design, and techniques of quantitative research. After an initial discussion on the nature of quantitative nursing research, the author explores research questions, hypotheses, causality, generalizability, and randomization. He then considers ethical issues in nursing research. After examining research designs, techniques for data gathering and analysis, and specialized techniques in quantitative research, the author proceeds to discuss the measurement of change, strategies for coping with missing data problems, and the dissemination of research results. Numerous examples, guides for further reading, and exercises to help the reader navigate the research literature are particular features of this textbook.
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PART ONE: THE FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTITATIVE NURSING RESEARCH
What Is Quantitative Nursing Research?
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Causality, Generalizability and Randomization
Ethical Considerations in Nursing Research
PART TWO: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGNS
Experiments
Surveys
Correlational Research I
`Ordinary' Correlational Studies
Correlational Research II
Causal-Comparative Studies
PART THREE: QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS
Sampling
Measurement
Statistics
The Use of Computers in Quantitative Research
PART FOUR: SPECIALIZED QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES
Secondary Analysis
Meta-Analysis
Pilot Studies and Replication Studies
Methodological Research
PART FIVE: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
Running Subjects One-at-a-Time
The Measurement of Change
Strategies for Coping with Missing-Data Problems
The Dissemination of Research Results
